We are close a major world power economically and diplomatically. War and conrontation would hamper the development of the country. Look at US one of the major reason for recession in US is the Iraq war. So we are intelligently cooperating with China. That is the reason why Indias has been able to maintain good relations with US on one hand and Russia, Iran on other. With Israel and Palestine. We dont believe solutions by war or Economic sanctions etc. We believe in good relations with all. That is our strength.
